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Silver Suitcase Attractions

In this section you find various tourist attractions like recreation places, museums, workshops etc. which have joined Senior – friendly programme, accept the senior's card providing discounts or added value to the card's holder. 

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The “7 Balles” Association

All of the activities of the workshop are on the first floor of the building, with no thresholds.  

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a discount of 20% during the off-season and 10% during the season for all of the workshops.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city88 Active season months1-12
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Konfelades razotne

Senioru karšu īpašniekiem gan sezonā, gan nesezonā atlaide 10% (apmeklējumam un produkcijai).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city19 Active season months1-12
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The Apikare training apiary

All year round, senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a gift of honey.  

Please note that the apiary is not on level ground – it is a rural homestead.

For children and teenagers Local lifestyle Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city190 Active season months5-11 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts tourist groups
Nearest bus stopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Rukisi Tea

10% off on a tour of the farm during the season and off-season for senior citizen cardholders.

Heritage gardens Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
Souvenire shop Nearest town
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Atputas vieta "Buki"

15% off for senior citizens with a senior citizen card during the off-season, 5% during the season.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city194 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available
Steam bathRooms for festivities FishingSports ground Nearest shopNearest town
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Saimnieciba "Annas"

10% off for guests with a senior citizen card during the season and 20% off during the off-season at the farm.

Distance from countries capital city269 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Place for tents Fishing Nearest train station49kmNearest bus stop1kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak Russian
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The Latgale Art and Crafts Centre in Livani

A tour of the centre is available for EUR 1.50 for all senior citizens.

For parties Beautiful sights Seminars For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city177 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Internet access This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Disable Access
Rooms for festivitiesRooms for seminarsNo smoking ScreenLCD/ProjectorCopier Facilities appropriate for childrenTour guide services Nearest train station1kmNearest bus stop1kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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The Beverina wood sculpture park and labyrinth

Holders of senior citizen cards pay EUR 4 for entrance into the park on Mondays and Tuesdays from May 1 until November 1.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city121 Active season months5-10
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Pure Chocolate Museum

Holders of senior citizen cards receive a 5% discount on the existing senior citizen price for entrance into the museum during the season and 7% during the off-season.

For parties Seminars Distance from countries capital city82 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Sports ground Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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The Piebalga porcelain factory

50% off on tours of the manufacturing plant during the season and off-season.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city133 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance

Historical sites

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CESU CASTLE

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts for all entry tickets at the complex.
Prices for cardholders from October 1 until April 30:

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 2.50;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 1.50
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.00

Prices for cardholders from May 1 until September 30

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 3.00;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 2.00
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.50

Note:  Part of the Medieval Castle and all of the New Castle are wheelchair accessible.

For children and teenagers Castles and manors Distance from countries capital city89 Accepts individual travellers Disable Access Accepts tourist groups
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Rothko museum

Visitors with a pensioner’s certificate or senior citizen card can receive a 50% discount on visits to the art centre all year round.  A ticket to all of the centre’s exhibitions costs EUR 4.00.  

Sector A has the permanent exhibition, “Mark Rothko: Life and Art,” which features a hall of original artworks, a digital exhibition about Rothko’s life and work, a research room, a video room, a stillness room and a library.  A separate visit to Sector A costs EUR 2.50.  

Temporary exhibitions in Sectors B, C and D cost EUR 1.50 for each sector. 

Distance from countries capital city225 Active season months1-12 Disable Access Accommodation available
Rooms for seminars Tour guide servicesSouvenire shop Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian

Nature attractions

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The Burtnieki Estate Park

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts on guided tour services at Burtnieki Estate Park:

  • 25% off during the off-season;
  • 20% during the season.
Distance from countries capital city130 Active season months1-12
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Kemeri National Park

Guide Inese Jansone offers guided tours of the Ķemeri National Park and Ķemeri Historical Park.  

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a 10% discount on the tours during the off-season and a 5% discount during the season.  

Please contact Inese Jansone on +371-2913-5543, ineta.mobil@gmail.com, or www.celoarinetu.lv.

National park Walking For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city30 Accommodation available
FishingBoatsBicyclesCross-country skiingTour guide servicesBoat tourBicycle trailNature trailNature watchingNature watching

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